Spellings at war

The widow of late TV legend Aaron Spelling is outraged by her daughter's claims she discovered her father had died from a friend's email.

In a statement, Candy fumed: "We are deeply saddened that, during our time of loss and grief, we are forced to respond to the media frenzy caused by the mean-spirited and surprising comments made by Tori.

"As we try to honour Aaron's memory with love and respect, the sudden frenzy she has created at this sensitive time is hurtful and very disturbing."

She continued: "Everyone deals with grief in a different way, and since Tori chose not to be here at that time, we believe she is having a harder time dealing with that loss. We understand how difficult it might have been for her to be here, and, perhaps, more difficult for her after she arrived."

Candy is also concerned Tori - who starred in hit TV series 'Beverly Hills 90210', created by her dad - is overshadowing her husband's death.

She added in the statement: "We hope Aaron will be remembered with reverence and spirit for the monumental legacy he has left and not for the petty headlines which have marred his remembrance."

Aaron Spelling - the creator of numerous top TV shows, including 'Dynasty' and 'Charlie's Angels' - died aged 83 last Friday (23.06.06), week after having a stroke.